2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[Krondor]

After taking the stubby antenna off due to poor reception here in the country and driving with the stock antenna the stubby is back! It justooks so much better. I will just have to put with trees blocking the XM and compromised FM.

I am not noticing much of a reception difference after switching to an AntennaMastsRus, on Amazon, it's at 15" black antenna mast with the same spring steel and spiral as the original.

Update: They seem to be out:

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[cedxc2005]

Hiya all you 2 door Jeeples! Hope your weekends were, at the very least, relaxing!

 

[CatskillsAlex]

Have you considered going north and crossing the Hudson later? Like at the Tappan Zee?

I’ll consider anything Waze throws at me!

More seriously though, the Tappan Zee route is very scenic, but when my GPS tells me to take that route it means there’s at least a 30mn delay on my usual routes.
I guess I better get used to a longer weekend commute...

 

[cedxc2005]

I’ll consider anything Waze throws at me!

More seriously though, the Tappan Zee route is very scenic, but when my GPS tells me to take that route it means there’s at least a 30mn delay on my usual routes.
I guess I better get used to a longer weekend commute...

I hear that. There just aren't enough roads in and out of this place.

 

[CatskillsAlex]

I hear that. There just aren't enough roads in and out of this place.

True that...

 

[jlopes68]

Fred, I don't mind the length of stock antenna as much as I do the "color." Would you think it would affect the reception if I spray painted the stock antenna black? Or does the bare metal of the antenna help the reception?

Jenn uses these lil stick on antenna clips and pins the antenna to the A pillar on her rig. I think her antenna hits her spots or something.

 

[jlopes68]

Jenns fix

 

[IMBlu]

Let

Well, if the paint trick doesn't work and the chrome of the antenna really starts to irk me, then I guess that'll be my solution! Lol!

us know how the paint works out!

 

[PavementWarrior]

Was going to install my tuffy console lock this morning, but Jeep made me go to River instead :O

Maybe after I take a nap :P

 

[SteadyC]

Was going to install my tuffy console lock this morning, but Jeep made me go to River instead :O

Maybe after I take a nap :P

I for sure want to see a pic! I’m looking at those right now. Have a nice nap.

 

[SteadyC]

I went with the 16 inch Quadratec antenna, haven’t noticed any signal loss.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/16-stubby-hi-performance-amfm-stubby-antenna-jeep-wrangler-jk-jl

 

[PavementWarrior]

Lol, boxers make the funniest faces in the back of the Jeep, lips in the wind

 

[cedxc2005]

Good morning all!

 

[IMBlu]

Congrats and enjoy. Lots of great upgrades you can do. I’m finding little limitations really, you should be able to find just anything you would like. Yes, there are some stuff still coming, fenders, half doors, etc. I have done wheels/tires, steering stabilizer, rock rails, axle back muffler, vented inner front fenders, air intake, CB antenna mount and CB radio, Alien shield (sun shade), liners for cup holders and other cubby places, LED replacement bulbs all around; head lights, turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, Mopar floor mats, stubby radio antenna, doorsil protection.

Oh, and remove or cut the euro bumper piece. And get yourself a gorilla bar power lug wrench, and flash light with roll bar holder.

Check your tire pressure, and drop them down to 36-37. Dealerships have been very reliability leaving these at 40+. Make sure you got the toolkit (star bits and ratchet) and bag for the hard tops.

Tuffy storage is next for the handgun, they have multiple choices. Started looking for a front bumper now, way too many choices, and then winch and fog lights. After that, probably some lower profile fenders, this where I have found that vendors are still working on their products. But, I’ve had plenty to do, as you can see. Let us know if you want some vendor recommendations in the various product lines.

I would definitely look at some rock rails, good protection even in parking lots from door dings and grocery carts. Ace, Mopar, and JCR Offroad have been mentioned here, for example. My JCR pictured below.

Well, I think you just gave ME the reason to get some rock rails. I think even I can put on a pair of ACEs. I wish I could do half doors, but, alas, I don’t know if I can do it. But hey, I changed my own flat! Hurray!!!!! That’s why I need Jenn and John here... or you...

 

[IMBlu]

When I put the OEM back I really didn't like seeing it dancing around while I drove, the black would be there dancing around as well. The stubby will do for now.

Fred, you should not be watching the antenna while driving.

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